Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Paul HaylockPaul Haylock Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner75
G
1
G
68Raymond LanckohrR. Lanckohr
Billy CollinsB. Collins73
D
2
D
72Armin FrommA. Fromm
Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone71
D
3
D
61Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
Duncan BurleyD. Burley72
D
4captain
D
58Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher79
M
5
M
77Willem BuffelW. Buffel
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory90
M
6
M
65David DavidsonD. Davidson
Dominic WhiteD. White84
M
captain7
M
56Gavin BoothG. Booth
Don GemmillD. Gemmill84
M
8
M
47Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Craig RaeC. Rae77
A
9
A
64Alec BradyA. Brady
David GoughD. Gough76
A
10
A
63Sebastiao GomesS. Gomes
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell74
A
11
A
58Pier G. AtzeniP. Atzeni
 
Alex StrachanA. Strachan68
D
12
G
58Duncan McStayD. McStay
Gavin RaeG. Rae74
M
13
D
57Billy RaeB. Rae
Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone72
A
14
A
56Richard MortonR. Morton

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 15,073 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee United and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.


0.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the match underway!
2.40
Billy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Don Gemmill who takes it down. Don Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Don Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
4.13
Gavin Booth threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Gomes. Sebastiao Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.43
Dominic White barges into David Davidson. The referee calls over Dominic White and shows him a yellow card! David Davidson runs off the knock.
12.12
Dominic White threads a neat ball through to Craig Rae. Craig Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Raymond Lanckohr has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.17
Dominic White comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Booth. The referee calls over Dominic White and warns him to calm down! Gavin Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.11
David Gough barges into Armin Fromm. The referee brings David Gough to one side and gives him a warning! Armin Fromm gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.03
With some swift thinking, Paul Johnstone plays the ball forward to Dominic White. Dominic White sees David Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gough shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.41
Paul Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. David Gough controls it well on his chest. David Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.52
Callum Davidson surges forward with the ball. Callum Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Johnstone.
32.23
Callum Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willem Buffel. Willem Buffel flicks a high pass forward. Alec Brady controls it well on his chest. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Bremner picks it out of the air!
36.42
David Davidson clumsily knocks into Stuart McGrory. The referee calls over David Davidson and warns him to calm down! Stuart McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.57
Callum Davidson flicks a high pass forward. David Davidson controls it well on his chest. David Davidson hits a low pass to Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. With a superhuman jump, Alec Brady connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Duncan Burley!
39.53
Gavin Booth brings the ball forward. Gavin Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.34
Willem Buffel hacks Don Gemmill from behind! The referee brings Willem Buffel to one side and gives him a warning! Don Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Armin Fromm pushes up the pitch. Armin Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.11
Kevin Bremner knocks the ball forward to Willem Buffel. Willem Buffel makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Gomes. Sebastiao Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Gavin Bremner keeps it out!
48.51
Duncan Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic White. Dominic White threads the ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
49.12
Stuart McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Craig Rae who takes it down. Craig Rae shoots from outside the area. Raymond Lanckohr effortlessly gets down and covers it.
53.56
Duncan Burley makes a simple pass to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher hits a low pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.07
Don Gemmill passes the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.33
Paul Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Raymond Lanckohr.
60.20
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Rae replacing Dominic White and Alec Johnstone replacing Duncan Caldwell .
65.13
Showing composure, Willem Buffel picks a pass forward to Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
69.21
David Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Atzeni. Pier G. Atzeni makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
71.34
Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Gomes collects the pass. Sebastiao Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
73.30
Stuart McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rae. Craig Rae powers a header at goal. Solid save from Raymond Lanckohr. What a great pair of hands!
75.08
Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward to Don Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Don Gemmill sees David Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone beats his man to it with a header but somehow Raymond Lanckohr manages to keep it out.
77.21
Dundee United have made a substitution with Alex Strachan replacing Paul Johnstone .
78.26
Kevin Bremner pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Atzeni collects the pass. Pier G. Atzeni tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Gavin Bremner. Excellent save.
79.36
Gavin Rae sees Craig Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Davidson.
83.58
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward. David Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rae. Craig Rae rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Raymond Lanckohr has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.17
Gavin Booth brings the ball forward. Gavin Booth skips past Duncan Burley! Duncan Burley comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Booth. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
87.17
The referee points to the spot..
88.28
Pier G. Atzeni takes a slow run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
89.24
Kevin Gallacher passes the ball forward to Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Bremner.
90.00
Stuart McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Berwick Rangers
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
22.1%
42.1%
35.8%

Scorers
Duncan Caldwell 12
Craig Rae 84
Pier G. Atzeni 4, 88 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Rae of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Bremner (GK)
7
2.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
3.Paul Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Burley (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
6.Stuart McGrory (MID)
8
7.Dominic White (MID)yellow card
6
8.Don Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Craig Rae (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Gough (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Strachan (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Rae (MID)
6
14.Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6

1.Raymond Lanckohr (GK)
8
2.Armin Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Callum Davidson (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Bremner (DEF)
7
5.Willem Buffel (MID)
6
6.David Davidson (MID)
6
7.Gavin Booth (MID)
7
8.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
9.Alec Brady (ATT)
6
10.Sebastiao Gomes (ATT)
7
11.Pier G. Atzeni (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Duncan McStay (GK)
0
13.Billy Rae (DEF)
0
14.Richard Morton (ATT)
0